Reading in the news - Tue 1 Sep

Nepal floods:

Further comments were featured across the media discussing the cause of the flash floods in Nepal. From our expert comment: Nepal's complex chain of flood hazards

• Professor Liz Stephens (Meteorology) spoke to France24 and ITV News, with quotes highlighted by The Times.
• Dr Jeff Da Costa (Meteorology) spoke to the Kathmandu Post, Inside Climate News, Responsible Us, International Business Times and Der Standard on the topic.
• PhD researcher Dorothy Heinrich (Meteorology) was also quoted by TamilaFM, China Daily, United News and The Malay Tribune.
• Regius Professor Hannah Cloke and Dr Fatima Pillosu (both Meteorology) were quoted by The Independent and AOL. Professor Cloke was also quoted by CNN, MSN, The National, Inside Climate News, Responsible Us and others. With comments from Dr Pillosu in WinnFM.
• Education Post highlighted further comments about disaster planning in the Himalayas.
• Professor Maria Shahgedanova (Geography and Environmental Science) was quoted by Daily Mail and MSN.

Food, farming, and health:

• MSP reported on research by Dr David Field (Psychology) on Vitamin B6. From our story: Vitamin B6 shows promise as depression treatment
• A study by PhD student Sabrina Longley (Food and Nutritional Sciences) into the health benefits of artisan cheeses was featured by Industry Tap. From our story: Could artisan cheeses that please ease diseases?
• Dr Ternenge Apaa (Animal Sciences) was quoted by BBC News, Newquay Voice and AOL about the spread of Bluetongue virus in livestock.
• Daily Express quoted Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on the benefits of polyphenol-rich food.
• A study by Professor Kuhnle into the amount of salt in takeaways was highlighted by The Times. From our story: Salty facts: takeaways have more saltthan labels claim
• Dr Piril Hepsomali (Psychology) was quoted by Daily Mail (also print) about how food consumption affects tiredness.
• Hereford Times featured a study into dietary protein for calves.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Emerging Risks highlighted comments from Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) about the global environmental impact of El Niño.
• GeekWeek, Popular Science, WDC TV, Bomega, Science Focus and others provided further coverage of D-Day satellite images recreated by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology). From our story: D-Day satellite image shows the storm brave troops dodged
• Dr Jeff Da Costa (Meteorology) was quoted by The Telegraph, MSN and AOL about drought across Europe.
• Boerse Express highlighted research into making cocoa plants resistant to climate change.
• A&B highlighted research by Dr Simone Varotto (Henley Business School) on the cost of Europe’s wildfires.
• Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) was quoted by Akron and Daily Legal News about naming weather events.
• Visiting Professor Liz Bentley (Meteorology) was quoted by BBC News, AOL and Yahoo News about extreme temperatures recorded in July. Professor Bentley also spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about drought recovery. From our expert comment: July hottest and sunniest month in 120 years of records

Business and society:

• Professor Jane Setter (English Language and Applied Linguistics) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about accent bias.
• Jon Foster-Pedley, Dean of Henley Business School Africa, was quoted by Daily Maverick and MSN about the School’s industry partnerships.
• This Day Live, Streamline, RealNews and Leadership quoted Jon Foster-Pedley about the University’s Lagos centenary celebration, mentioning Visiting Fellow Steve Babaeko (Henley Business School) and Paul Orajiaka, Head of Henley Business School Nigeria Alumni Association.
• Dr Kirsty Denyer (Henley Business School) wrote for New Energy Weekly about potential North Sea oil and gas drilling.
• The Business of Money and AI Impact quoted Chief Operating Officer of Henley Business School Africa, Jacques le Roux, about the benefits of AI.
• Journal Economico reported on research by Dr Rita Fontinha (Henley Business School) into four-day working weeks.
• World Post Reporter, Global Reporter Journal, Small Business World, The Marketing Communicator, Technology Press Releases and others highlighted the University’s Responsible AI Initiative.
• Dr Debra Page (Psychology) wrote for Times Higher Education about how AI impacts teaching.

Heritage and culture:

• Irish Post reported on an upcoming performance of Samuel Beckett’s Not I at Minghella Studios.
• Reading Today reported on a Christchurch Green history exhibition, quoting Molli Cleaver, Community Engagement Manager. From our story: Christchurch Green's 120-year story goes on display
• Research by Professor Mike Fulford (Archaeology) on Brading Roman Villa was featured by The Past.
• The Reading Chronicle highlighted upcoming performances at the University’s Great Hall.
• Dr Helen Killick (Henley Business School) was quoted by Who Do You Think You Are about the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt.

Other coverage:

• Institute of Internal Auditors and CPA highlighted research by Doctoral Researcher David Pike (Henley Business School).
• Corriere Nazionale featured an upcoming talk by Emeritus Professor Paul Davies (History).
• Local Women Sport featured the recent success of student Finnola Stratton at the World Rowing Championships.
• Professor May Tan-Mullins, Chief Executive University of Reading Malaysia, was quoted by Vietnam on recruiting international students.

Alumni:

• Spiritual Quotes mentioned that Jonathan Pratt, new CEO of QIAGEN, studied Chemistry.
• Graduate John Pissanos has joined Evercore as Senior Managing Director, reports AP News, Wallstreet Online, Central Charts and Press Release Hub.
• My Broadband mentioned that Jens Montanana, CEO of Datatec, studied Electronic Engineering.
• Graduate Fermin Koop wrote for ZME Science about the US’ electrical power supply.
• Reading graduate Vehaka Tijimune has been appointed CEO of LLPBN, reports The Brief.
• Oxford Mail provided an obituary for former Postmaster Asadollah Fatemian, who studied Soil Science.
• Agriculture graduate Bob Falkingham was interviewed by South West Farmer.